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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
COUNTY AsSESSHIENTS.
Aa, Interesting Question Decided
at SAN Francisco.

SAN Francisco, July 25.-An inter-
esting question in connection with the
county assessments, was brought up
to-day before the supervisors, acting
as county board of equalization.
Sampson Tams has mortgaged a piece
of property to the State university for
$65, 200, and to ex-Congressman Me-
Ruer piece for S35, 900. In assessing
the property, Assessor Nealon de-
clined to deduct the amount of the
mortgage from the assessment and the
parties, together with Attorney Noon
for the regents of the university, petit
toned the board to deduct the amount
of the mortgage claiming that the
university is an integral part of the
state, that the state cannot be taxed,
and that the states interest in proper
ty should not be assessed. The mo-
ton to that effect was finally carried
by the board and the mortgage will be
deducted from the assessment.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
PACIFIC COAST.
The Central Pacific Under
Examination
BY THE COMMISSIONERS.
The Demurrers of the Benson
Surveyors Overruled and
Their Trials Ordered.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD
SAN Francisco, July 25.--The Rail
road Commission began its session
this morning. +. HI. Miller, secretary
and controller Of the Central Pacific
Company was examined at great
length in regard to the lines consol-
idated with the Central Pacific, and
stated. that no book detailing these
facts was kept by the company. The
conditions under which these consol-
idations occurred did not develop in
the testimony given by Miller. Ques-
tions asked by the Commissioners in
re gard to the contracts which had been
given for the construction of
the road elected the fact that
Charles Crocker took one of the
first and longest contracts. The Com
missioners decided that word be sent
to Crocker in Europe for him to return
here to serve as a witness. Secretary
Miller said that the contracts under
which Charles Crocker had construct
ed portions of the Central Pacific were
missing and could not be found. He
also said that the Executive Commit
tee of the road kept no record of its
proceedings to his knowledge.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The afternoon was devoted to look
ing over the minute books of the
company and documents pertaining
to the leases andfsubsidies. The fol-
lowing totals were extracted from the
tables in regard to the subsidies paid
by the transcontinental lines to Pa
cifc Mail Company from September
1871 to March 1886, to prevent the
cutting of rates: Union Pacific ST.
$4,000; Central Pacific $2,036,000
Southern Pacific, $406,00; Atchison,
Topeka and Santa Fe, 1856 900; Texas
and Pacific, sl64, 900; Burlington and
Missouri River, $40 900; l'anver and
Rio Grande, 5000; Misso lri Pacific
and o. r. and n. and o. S. h., $l0l,-
600; Atlantic and Pacific, $11 1000.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
IN INDIAN WATERS.
Eight Hundred Lives LOst-A Ter.
rible storm.

SAN Francisco, July 25.-The
steamer City of Rio Janeiro arrived
last night, bringing advices to July lst
and Yokohama news to July 9th. By
the loss of the steamer Sir John Law
renee, during terrific cyclone in May
in the Bay of Bengal, 800 lives were
lost, mainly pilgrims Of the best fami-
lies in Bengal. The storm was the
severest ever experienced in that quar-
ter since 1866, judging from the re-
ports of the vessels which weathered
it. The passengers on board the Sir
John Lawrence numbered $50, the
the officers and crew numbering 30.
The passengers were mainly women
going on pilgrimage: to the
famous temple of Juggernaut at Pooree.
and there is scarcely native family in
Calcutta which does not bemoan the
loss OF some relative by the disaster.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
THE BURLINGTON ROAD
Withdraws From Carrying Cali.
fOrHta Business.

SAN Francisco, July 25.-The
Burlington and Missouri River Road,
running between Denver and the Mis-
souri, river has notified the Southern
Pacific Company that it has withdrawn
from carrying California business. The
reason assigned is that the people of
Nebraska and the railroad commits
sion of that State are constantly wag-
ing war upon it because it hauls Cali
fornia business for one fourth of cent
per mile on some articles, while charg-
ing them 2, and cents from and to
different points in Nebraska.
The amount of California business
that the company has been generally re-
ceiving has been SO small that it thinks
it best to to throw it away, and cult
vate the friendship of the people with
whom it has to do locally. This road
is the only Eastern connection of the
Denver and Rio Grande.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
RAILROAD WASHOUT
KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
POvvderly's Plan to Control Adj.
ministratiOn.

PIrTsBURG, July 25.-The Chronicle
publishe a story to-day to the effect
that a gigantic scheme is being
planned to control the Knights of La
Dor throughout the country. 1t is
said to have for its object the control
of the order under the present admin
istration and is in the interest of Dis
trict Assembly 40. According to a
Knight of Labor who is not admitted
to the scheme, it is proposed to have
delegates go to the General Assembly
who will sustain the administration,
and this will be accomplished by es-
tablishing classes consisting of nine
members in every city in the country.
The classes are to be made up of the
most influential Knights, and will re-
ally be branches of 49's Assembly.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
A PROSPECTING PARTY
Whose Whcrcss bouts Cannot be
Discovered.

SAN Diego, July 25.-More light has
been thrown on the dispatch recently
sent about the finding OF a deserted
camp and the mules of a prospecting
party who were supposed to have been
murdered near Oak Grove, this comfy.
The missing owners have not been
discovered, though extensive search
has been made; but book found
amongst the effects of man named
j. ID. Blair has a memorandum which
gives June 9th as the time the party
left the livery stable in Los. Angeles.
The outfit is still held for the proper
owners.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
Victorious Seamen.

PoRT TOWNSEND, w. T., July 25.-
Sixteen seaman, the crew OF the ship
Edward O'Brien, from San Pedro were
arrested on Saturday, charged with
disobeying orders. The trial occur
red to-day before the United States
Commissioner and resulted in the
sailors winning the suit, and the costs
being taxed to the vessel.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
OUT OF THE FRYING PAN.
Louise Lets Go of Bald win and
Verona Takes Hold.

1t is said that Verona Baldwin
whose little unpleasantness with
Lucky B. is too we'll known on
this coast to repeat will shortly begin
suit against that wealthy individual
for 100000. She will allege seduc-
ton and breach of promise and will
also ask that Baldwin be required to
support child which now bears her
name and for whose existence she al
leges Balwin is responsible.
The millionaire in the meantime is
contemplating tour in Europe and
this means more hard work for his
fiduciary agent.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
THE BENSON SURVEYORS
Will have to Plead to the Charges
Preferred Against Them.

SAN Francisco, July 25.-Justice
Field and Judges Sawyer and Hoff-
man decided adversely to the Benson
surveyors to-day in the somewhat
noted criminal action for perjury and
conspiracy and the defendants have
been ordered to appear and plead to
the indictments. The courtroom was
crowded during the delivery OF the
decision. Two grounds were offered
by counsel for John 4. Benson for
qiiashing the Indictment, one OF which
was to the effect that the indictments
were illegal on account OF four OF the
grand Jurors not being on tie assess
ment roll. Justice Field disposed of
this by holding that the interests of
the defendants had not been leopard
lied and that the ground was u mere
technicality. The other ground was
that the offense with which Benson is
charged is said to have been COM
mitted in April 1885, while the old ju-
dicial district of Northern California
did not come to an end until August
1886. Justice Field ruled that the
proceedings taken during the Decem-
Der term of the District Court of Cal
ifornia were valid under that section
of the act dividing the State into two
districts. at would have been diffi-
cult" said Justice Field "for Congress
to express in clearer language its pur--
pose that for the prosecution and
trial OF past ofenses the original dis
trict should continue in existence.
This objection to the Indictment ON
the ground that such district has
ceased to exist is therefore IN our
Judgment untenable."
The decision settles once for all the
legality of all the proceedings OF the
District Court during the latter part OF
the last year. Benson, Reichart and
all the surveyors will be arraigned
next Monday.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
A RAILROAD STRIKE
Occurs ON the New Mexico, Ari.
xOna and Sonora Line.

NoGALEs, Ariz., July Pa strike
occurred ON the New Mexico, Arizona
and Sonora railroad this morning, the
brakemen refusing to go out. The
trouble was caused by Superintendent
Richards issuing orders compelling the
men to make up their own trains in
the Nogales yards. To do this the
men say they would not have six
hours rest out of the twenty-four.
The conductors also refuse to take
trains out as, being short handed,
they claim that the responsibility is
too great. The men are orderly and
create no disturbance, but are deter
mined, and the trains will be stopped,
including passengers and mails.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
SIM king Opium.

Officers Lemon and Bosqui fell down
upon an opium den on Upper Main
street last evening and captured two
visitors, who gave the names of Irene
Bishop and A. ID. Thomas. The fe-
male is quite handsome and was nice
ly dressed in gray walking suit. She
gave her home as Anahein, and gave
evidence of having been reared to
share q better fate. Thomas was also
handsomely dressed, and Is q COM
mercial traveller Tor Z San Francisco
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
A Rich Strike.

TOMBSTONE, July 25.-Tombstone is
jubilant over rich strike m the EN-
erald mine on the 600-foot level, six
foot ledge being struck assaying over
5000 per ton. The mine is pronounced
by experts to be better than the Grand
Central in its palmy days. Several
smaller strikes have occurred in other
properties.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
Quarre1sO,Me Home-Seekcrs.

SANTA Rosa, July 25.-Constable
Light arrested Levi Alexander to-day
on complaint OF Jas. Walsh. The par
ties got into quarrel about some gov
ernment land near Mount Hood, in
Los Guilicos valley, and during the
melee clubs and axes were vigorously
welded. Alexander has a bad wound
in the leg below the knee. Walsh
was bruised about the head and had
two ribs broken.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
Undclivered rIe.saxe,.

Messages remain uncalled for at
the Western Union Telegraph office
for the following persons, held for the
want of proper address: George l..
Hazard, John Huff, Briggs, A. G.
Mcdonald, w. II. Thompson, Mrs.
r. M. Purcels, James nj. Loving,
Robert Gordon, George H. Bower,
Vaud Veyze & Co., J. DeWatt, A.
Balderman, f. Muddy, Auerbach
Bros. M. M. Cam, Della Leferber, B.
Huntington, w. ]. Langley, Deste,
D. w. Coquillett, John Woods and w.
H. Stein.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
NORTHWARD HO!
An English Warship Sails for the
Sealing Grounds.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 25.-The Brit
ish man-of-war Caroline, having on
board Admiral Seymour, has sailed
from Victoria forthe North. 1t is un-
derstood that she will cruise in Behr-
ing's sea in the interest of British
sealers. The Admiral carried with
him a copy of this governments order
to the Alaskan authorities to release
the seized British schooner Anna Beck.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
Royalty i'm Danger.

LONDON, July 25.-The Duchess OF
Edinburgh to-day launched life boat
at Bembridge, Isle of Wight. The
temporary staging ON which the
duchess and the members of her party
stood during the ceremonies and ON
which was Princess Beatrice, wife of
Prince Henry of Battenburg, was pre-
cipitated towards the sea and they
barely escaped being thrown into the
water.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
An Important Discovery.

SAN FRANcIsco, July 25.-Informa-
ton has been received by the State
Viticultural Commission that French
vineyardists have at last found a
remedy for nildew and peronospera
vitisota, which pest is next to phyl-
loxera in its destructiveness to grape
vines. The French remedy is the
application of sulphate OF copper, lime
and powdered sulphur.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
Earns Burned,

SANTA Rosa, July 25.-Two barns
containing sixty-five tons of hay, on
Frank Steele's ranch near here, were
burned this morning about O'Clock.
The loss is $1,000. The barns and
contents had been insured only few
days ago for 500. 1t is thought that
the fire originated from a cigarette or
pipe of one of the threshers.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26

President Boggs, Of the Board Of
Prison Directors, has granted the ap-
plication OF Warden McComb for an
investigation OF the charges made
against him.
Forest fires are raging in the vicinity
Of Sierra City. CAL, and if not speedily
checked it is feared great damage will
occur to mining and other property.
Fleishmann's Vienna Bakery sto-
bles vt New York, burned yesterday
'essniof Y s1i FSrty;s'gss Srs sSg AZ horses b|'.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
OTHER CASES.
Mrs. Logan Better.

BLooMNGroN, ILL.,, July pa dis
patch from the physicians Of Mrs.
Gen. Logan says that her injuries on
the left arm and shoulder, as we'll as
the scalp wound, were very serious,
but that she is improving in every
respect. To-day she was turned in
bed for the first time since her injury.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
Three Years i'm San Quentin.

RED BLUFF, July 25.-Christie,
who passed a forged check on one of
the city merchants about a week ago,
plead guilty in the superior court this
morning and was sentenced to three
years at San Quentin.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
Forest Fires.

SAN JOSE, July 25.-Fire has been
raging in the redwoods west from Gill
roy for two days, and there seems to
be no prospect of checking it soon.
About SOC, 900 feet of cut logs belong
ing to Whitehart Hedges have been
destroyed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
THE CHICAGO BOODLERS.
Efforts to Head Off McGariglc-
Yesterdays Trials.

CHICAGO, July 25.-TO-night an Off
Ger from Chicago in pursuit of McGar-
igle reached Mackinaw island, and is
inaugurating measures to prevent the
fugitive from getting through the
straits to Canada. 1t is understood
that the Sheriff is in communication
with the commander of the United
States revenue cutter Andrew John
SON. at Milwaukee, and that the
federal governments only craft on the
lake will be utilized in the chase. To-
morrow's Inter Ocean will state that
McGarigIe will not be safe in Canada,
and it is hinted that should he be once
located, the lack OF extradition will
not prevent his capture in secret by
American officers and a hurried return
to Chicago.
REFUSAL TO ASSIST.
The Daily Ners Milwaukee special
says that Captain Baker, of the reve-
nue. cutter "Johnson," has declined
to seize any steam yacht or tug Me-
OarlSle may nave tstktH rellye Oh, tle
latter not having been Federal pris-
Oner.
THE TRIALS.
The escape of McGarigle gave fresh
interest to the Doodle trial to-day and
there was jam of spectators. Two
prominent contractors testified in de-
tail how they and the twelve defend
ants had month after month robbed
the county of thousands of dollars.
In one instance one of them furnished
about $12 900 worth of material for
road to the county insane asylum and
to obtain the contract expended over
$1,000 among the defendants. The
county eventually had to pay
this sum as the contractor added that
amount to his bill. Two station agents
Of the Milwaukee and st. Paul road
were. paid a couple of hundred dollars
each to certify falsely as to the amount
of material delivered. A milk con-
tractor said that his contracts cost him
about $2500 each to obtain but that in
the end it came out of the county treas
lrV
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
Found I'm the Hay.

SAN FRANCISCO. July 25.-The body
Of John Mailer, a saloon keeper,
who disappeared a week ago Saturday
was found floating in the bay this
morning. The remains were badly
decomposed and we're recognized with
difficulty. His watch and other per-
sonal effects we're found on the body
which disposes of the theory that he
had been foully dealt with. 1t is sup
posed that he accidently walked into
the bay on leaving this saloon.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
Fish Law violation.

JACKSONVILLE, July 25.-The case OF
the State VS.. the Chinese fishermen,
arrested for violating the fish laws,
was tried to-day before Judge Gaffey
and resulted in the jury disagreeing.
The case will be called again next
week.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
A Cattle Firm Attached.

Fort WORTH, Tex, July 25.-At-
tachments to the amount OF $1l5,603
have been run on the cattle firm of
Curtis & Guard OF Henrietta, Tex.
Their liabilities are $3.50, 900 and assets
81, ,115 900.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
AN ASSIGNMENT
Mad by the Saranac Iron Works.
Heavy Liabilities.

New York, July 25.-Particulars of
the failure of the Saranac Iron Com
pany of Saranac, New York, have
been received in this city. Bowen and
Signor, the proprietors of the compa-
ny, have made an assignment, with
liabilities of from $3.50, 900 to $500, 900,
and assets of about $75, 900. The COM
pany has been in business since No
vember, 1882, but for two years past
has been laboring under heavy load.
1t is said that the property is mort
gagged for over $l15, 200.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
A Noted Ranch Burned.

SAN LUIS OBIsPo, July 25.-The
buildings Of the Santa Margarita ranch
with the exception Of the private
dwelling of General Murphy, were de-
stroyed by fire last night with all their
contents. Loss about $4,000.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
Anxious for the Fray.

PARIS, July Pm. Lauer, author
of the Boulanger letters promises to
make public the names of the fifty
four generals who are alleged to have
pledged their support to General BOu-
langer in the coup d'elat, after his
duel with NJ. Cassagnac.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
DIAM OND DUST.
Some Good Games Yesterday on
the ball Field.


New York, July 25.-Brooklyn, A.;
st. Louis, 2.
New YoRK, July 25.-Metropolitans,
5; Louisville, 3.
BALTIMORE, July 25.-Baltimore, 2;
Cleveland, A.
PHILADELPHIA, July 25.-Athletics,
5; Cincinnati, 2.
DETROIT VS.. CHICAGO.
DETROIT, July 25.-Four thousand
people enjoyed to-day's game between
the Detroit and Chicago teams. The
California wonder ceased to be q
wonder early in the game, and at
times phenomenal fielding alone pre-
vented the home club from scoring
more runs. Ryan, Burns, William
son, Thompson and Bennett led in the
fielding honors. 1t was the first
game Bennett caught for many weeks
and his return seemed to strengthen
the whole team, Getzein especially
being effective through the encourag-
ing support of the veteran. Score
Detroit, Is; Chicago, 3.
BOSTON VS.. NEW YORK.
New YORK, July 25. The game to-
day between Boston and New York
was pretty nearly model. The play
ers wore badges of mourning out OF
respect to first-baseman McKennon,
who died yesterday. Score: Boston
4, New York IL.
PITTsBURG VS.. INDIANAPOLIS.
PIrTsBURG, July 25.-Heavy batting
was the distinguishing feature of to-
days game, and poor base running
and catching made the Indianapolis
team lose several runs. Dennis play
at short stop was a repetition of the
brilliant record he made last Saturday.
McGeachy also played fine game in
center field, and Mccormick took the
batting honors, making four singles
out of five times at the bat. Score:
Pittsburg 7, indianapolis 6.
WASHINGTON VS.. PHILADELPHIA.
WASHINGTON, July 25.-Both the
pitchers in the Philadelphia Washing
ton game to-day were very effective
and only one man, Farrar, was able
to do anything with Shaw's curves.
The Washingtons also fielded splen-
didly. Score: Washington 3, Phila-
delphia 2.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
A COWARDLY MURDER
Committed by a Drunken ABuiiy
ON the Mexican Line.

ON the Mexican Line.
SAN DIEGO, July 25.-Word was
brought to town this morning that
Jesus Moreal was shot and killed at
the Tia Juana Custom House, on the
Mexican line, by Ephiamo Salcido.
Mr.. Estudillo and friend were COM
ing to town, when they met Salcido,
who was drunk. Moreal came up and
insulted him. Deceased said he did
not desire trouble, and instantly Sal
cido pulled revolver and shot him
through the eye. The custom officers
instantly arrested the murderer and
sent him under guard to Ensenada.
The assassin will undoubtedly receive
the full benefit OF the law from the
Mexican courts.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
A Volcanic Eruption.

MALTA, July PA violent volcanic
eruption has occurred on the island
of Galita, off the coast of Algiers.
Streams of lava are issuing from the
crater, and the glare OF the flames
emitted are visible for fifty miles.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
Accident to Dennis Kcarney.

SAN Francisco, July 25.--Dennis
Kearney, while haranguing crowd
yesterday, in an endeavor to make
gesture, fell from the platform and
broke his right wrist.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
COMPETITION
Causes "a Cut i'm Trans-COnti-
mental Freight Rates.

mental Freight Rates.
SAN Francisco, July 25.-The trans
continental agents met in the Office of
General Agent Russell, of the Santa
Fe road, at noon to-day and made
some changes in rates, to go into effect
at once. The rate on mustard seed to
New York was put at 81 per 100
pounds, and on leather the same.
Honey in sealed cans was placed on
the same footing as shipments of
canned goods. These changes were
made necessary on account of the COM
petitive charges of the Canadian Pa
cific and the Pacific Mail.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
Earthquake at Guayauuii.

GUAYAoUIL, July 25.-Advices Of
June S0th say that on the day previ-
GUS the severest earthquake sifock
was experienced that has been known
since 1889. Great damage was done
in the city.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
Distinguislaea Guests.

LONDON, July 25.-The lord mayor
this evening gave banquet to the
members of the conference on the law
of nations. Among the guests were
Mr.. Phelps, United States Minister to
England, Honorable David Dudley
Field, Honorable Simon Cameron, of
Pennsylvania, Consul General Waller,
U. S. Senator Hawley, Halsted, of the
Cincinnati Commercial-Gazette, Hon
orable Samuel Dougherty. Colonel
Barr, of Philadelphia, Honorable
Writ Dexter, of Chicago, and Rev. s.
q. Hawkins, of Nebraska.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
INSURANCE INVESTIGATIONS
Being Made i'm the sam Dieg'
Hotel Policies.

SAN DIEGO, July 25.-The general
manager of the Pacific Coast Insur-
ance Union arrived here yesterday to
investigate certain transactions. A
local firm had insured the Hotel del
Coronado for 100000 at the rate of
$2.7 per 500, while the rate for ho-
tells with bar attached is $3.50. The
Coronado Beach investigation resulted
in the cancellation of the policy and
prohibiting the firm Of Pierce 4 Wors-
wick from putting any insurance on
the hotel for one year and also fining
them $50.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
Suspendcd.

New ORLEANS, July 25.-The Louis
lana Insurance Company has sus-
pended business. The assets of the
company amount to $22, 900 and the
liabilities to &54, 900.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-07-26
snm DicrO,s ScWers.

SAN DIEGO, July 25.-Work was be-
gun this morning on the sewer system
of this city for which bonds of $40, 900
were voted several months ago.